15 people affected by jaundice in Ganjam

Berhampur: Jaundice has spread in some parts Ganjam district with the water-borne disease affecting at least 15 people in Samantiapalli village near Patrapur so far.

A 22-year-old man from Patrapur died on Friday due to suspected jaundice at MKCG Medical College and Hospital, while a medical team led by additional district medical officer (public health) Pitambar Das visited the affected areas yesterday.

“The cause of the man’s death will be confirmed only after verification of records. Preliminary reports show the man was suffering from cerebral malaria”, the ADMO said.

The medical team has collected water samples from different sources for tests and also got the blood samples of the ailig population.